Casual Ultrasound Tech (Sonographer)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC St. Margaret's Ultrasound team is seeking a dedicated Sonographer to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures and collaborate with a cohesive team focused on delivering high-quality patient care.

You will be part of a department that values growth within the imaging career ladder, with final placement based on education and experience. The role offers opportunities to develop skills and advance professionally.

Qualifications

• Certification in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or equivalent.
• Ability to perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
• Excellent patient communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with invasive procedures and follow protocol standards.
• Code and track exams in RIS and archive in ISITE accurately.
• Perform ultrasound exams and document findings for physicians.
• Maintain patient care, explain procedures, and address questions.
• Ensure proper image documentation and measurements.

Skills

Ultrasound

Diagnostic imaging

Patient communication

Education

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certification

Tools

RIS system

ISITE

Job description

Join UPMC St. Margaret's growing Ultrasound team as a Sonographer and make a meaningful impact on patient care every day. In this role, you'll perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound procedures while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional imaging services. Our department continues to expand, creating new opportunities for growth and advancement within an established career ladder.

Whether you're an experienced sonographer or looking to take the next step in your imaging career, you'll find opportunities to develop your skills, advance professionally, and be part of a team committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to our patients.

The Sonographer is a valued step in UPMC Imaging Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with invasive procedures as necessary and adheres strictly to the universal protocol standards.


• Ensures all exams within his/her area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all exams are properly networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.


• May be responsible for High Level Disinfection of devices, supplies and/or equipment


• Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patient’s fears and solicit their cooperation.


• Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data. Documents patient history in electronic record as required.


• Performs a variety of technical ultrasound procedures, correlating appropriate patient history, laboratory data, and physical findings, for the purpose of assisting in a patient’s medical diagnosis under the direct supervision of a physician.


• Demonstrates a strong ability to interact with both patients and co-workers, while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity and respect. Able to work as team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.


• Utilizes appropriate ultrasound instrumentation for procedures and demonstrates knowledge of equipment operations, applications and scanning techniques resulting in optimized image data/documentation. Completes procedures according to protocol.


• Obtains appropriate image documentation of cross-sectional anatomy in all body planes demonstrating anatomy, anatomical relationships and ultrasonic characteristics of normal and abnormal tissues and obtains and correlates ultrasonic measurements of structures/organs with data charts, anatomical normal measurements and computer data programs, where applicable.